202 entries under rough topic. ×

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ragged(adjective, smooth, bumpy, weathered)
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stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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cragged(adjective, smooth, harsh, coarse)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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hilly(adjective, outstanding, irregular, obvious)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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bumpy(adjective, harsh, violent, coarse)
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churlish(adjective, hard, nasty, rude)
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formidable(adjective, hard, severe, evil)
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heavy(adjective, calm, strong, hard, sound)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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scraggy(adjective, mean, coarse, irregular)
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uphill(adjective, hard, severe, difficult)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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mean(adjective, strong, severe, nasty)
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onerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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sinewy(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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ugly(adjective, calm, hard, evil)
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